It is an encouraging sign of the times that this outpouring of American help was reciprocated by offers of Soviet help.
George H.W. Bush
The Public Record
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.
We took our first hopeful step into a new American-Soviet relationship.
This will relax trade barriers between East and West, expanding markets for American agricultural and other exports.
It supports President Babangida's ambitious economic reform program and commitment to return Nigeria to civilian, democratic rule by 1992.
I'm going to let Bill Bennett add to this -- but to a myriad of programs across the country.
Hank understands what farmers are going through to produce a crop nowadays.
And we will not be satisfied until prosperity reaches every corner of America.
Tom Tauke knows Iowa from the banks of the Mississippi to the bluffs of the Missouri.
He is one of the best and brightest, as they say, a principled politician, a top player on our Republican team.





